Kenji Tanaka
Innovation & Startups Editor · Based in Tokyo, Japan · 7+ years experience
Kenji Tanaka hunts for the next big thing on the exhibition floor. Covering startup pavilions from CES to SLUSH to Web Summit, he spotlights innovators using trade fairs as their launchpad.
Coverage areas
- Technology
- Startups
- DeepTech
- AI
- Robotics
- CleanTech
Recent bylines by Kenji Tanaka
- Makuhari Messe Anchors Japan's Defense and Tech Exhibition Calendar
Makuhari Messe operates as Japan's largest convention facility, spanning 210,000 square meters and hosting major defense, technology, and IoT exhibitions. The Chiba Bay venue combines direct Tokyo ac… · - ViewTech Borescopes Targets Five Major US Trade Fairs in 2026
ViewTech Borescopes plans to exhibit at five major US trade shows in 2026, showcasing its VJ-3 and VJ-4 articulating video borescopes across manufacturing, aerospace, and energy sectors. The NDT spec… · - Advanced Test Equipment Corp./Narda STS Expands Exhibition Footprint Across 5 Major Trade Shows
Advanced Test Equipment Corp./Narda STS has secured exhibition space at five major trade shows through 2027, targeting aerospace, defense, semiconductor, and consumer electronics sectors with rental… · - NAMM Show 2027 Draws 3,316 Exhibitors to Anaheim
NAMM Show 2027 brings 3,316 exhibitors to Anaheim Convention Center January 28-30, spanning music instruments, pro audio, and event technology. Major participants include Meyer Sound, SKB Corporation… · - Atlas Copco | Dekker Targets Five Major Trade Fairs in 2026-2027 Exhibition Circuit
Atlas Copco | Dekker combines Atlas Copco Vacuum North America and Dekker Vacuum Technologies in a shared booth strategy targeting five major trade fairs through 2027. The joint platform showcases CN… · - Intex Osaka Commands Japan's Kansai Trade Show Circuit
Intex Osaka serves as western Japan's primary B2B exhibition venue with 70,000 square meters hosting 10 annual trade fairs. The facility's strategic location near Kansai International Airport and Jap… · - HYTORC Division Targets Five Major Trade Shows Across Industrial Sectors
HYTORC Division of UNEX Corporation targets five major trade shows across construction, energy, and industrial sectors in 2026-2027. The company specializes in industrial fasteners, maintenance equip… · - Intertek Wind Energy Services Expands Exhibition Portfolio Across Five 2027 Shows
Intertek Wind Energy Services secures presence at five major 2027 trade fairs spanning plastics, lighting, roofing, foodservice, and HVAC sectors. The testing and certification company targets cross-… · - Business France - La French Tech Targets Five Major Global Exhibitions Through 2028
Business France - La French Tech has scheduled participation in five major trade fairs from 2027-2028, targeting German construction, plastics, agriculture, and food sectors plus US plastics markets.… · - Regal Rexnord Powers Cross-Industry Growth Through Strategic Trade Fair Network
Regal Rexnord operates as a systems-focused powertrain solutions provider across 15 industrial applications, targeting five major trade fairs in 2027. The company's exhibition strategy spans agricult… ·